In addition, these adapters offer advanced features, including support for multi-core processors and server virtualization, as well as a scalable PCI Express 2.0 interface. Intel's first eco-friendly, halogen-free design combines low power use and low cost for one of the best price to performance ratios in a multi-port solution that is available today.

The adapters have the following features:

Two or four 10/100/1000 copper ports with RJ45 for Cat 5e/6 cabling

Based on Intel 82580 ASIC (quad-port MAC/PHY controller)

PCIe 2.0 x4 host interface

Low-profile card form factor

Wake on LAN support

Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) boot support

VLAN support with VLAN tag insertion, stripping, and packet filtering for up to 4096 VLAN tags